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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 12:57 AM
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First time FD owner..need helping installing parts PLEASE HELP

Hi I Just gt my first rx7 It is a 1994 FD. I purchased it as a roller with a transmission
( TRANNY IS OFF OF CAR) Yesterday i just bought a motor and another tranny from a 93 fd.
Problem Bolts are not organized and i i have no clue how to bolt the the tranny to the car and how and which bolts to put the intake manifolds back on with. I down loaded the service manual but hard to see from pic.
Does anyone make hardware kits for intake manifolds or transmissions. I found one side that sold a complete kit. But right now id prefer to buy in section\s.

Also what is recommended sites to purchase parts from?
I am a 3000gt guy and know those sites…
But do FD rx7 have those Top number 1 sites? with great selection?
Im the tip of person who prefer to buy from one or two shops

Any info will be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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Even though this is a TECHNICAL section, asking us to tell you how to install a partially dismantled engine and transmission... and where all the various bolts go is a little much IMO. I could fill a couple of pages. You bought it that way. Hope you got a starter, clutch, driveshaft, engine and transmission harnesses and Power Plant Frame with it.
As for parts, a few choices:
Ray @ Malloy Mazda. Dealership in VA. Ray discounts to rx7club members and is an FD owner himself. But doubt he'll have time to tell you how to install a transmission and partially dismantled engine either.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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There's also a guy that works on them in fayetteville which is closer to you. If you want pm me your information and I'll contact him for you. He might be in the forum as joetech.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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Good source for pictures and part nos. Then call Ray.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Even though this is a TECHNICAL section, asking us to tell you how to install a partially dismantled engine and transmission... and where all the various bolts go is a little much IMO. I could fill a couple of pages. You bought it that way. Hope you got a starter, clutch, driveshaft, engine and transmission harnesses and Power Plant Frame with it.
As for parts, a few choices:
Ray @ Malloy Mazda. Dealership in VA. Ray discounts to rx7club members and is an FD owner himself. But doubt he'll have time to tell you how to install a transmission and partially dismantled engine either.
Banzai Racing Home Page
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://www.mazdatrix.com/index.htm]MAZDATRIX for Mazda RX7, RX8, Rotary Engine Parts and Accessories
thanks for info..i don't have permission to post in technical section..i don't need a step by step how to do it..mainly trying to find some good installed pics so i can see what goes where. I do have all the bolt ons and drive shaft…. i don't know what a power plant frame is??????????????
i have this long rectangle brace that he said it was for the trans.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 01:05 PM
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1. Read the Factory Service Manual
2. Re-read the FSM
3. Search on what questions you still may have (build threads are good for pictures)
4. Post a question if you can't find the answer searching
5. Find someone near you that can help
6. Find a shop near you that can help

The PPF connects the transmission to the differential BTW
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by louisvr4
thanks for info..i don't have permission to post in technical section..i don't need a step by step how to do it..mainly trying to find some good installed pics so i can see what goes where. I do have all the bolt ons and drive shaft…. i don't know what a power plant frame is??????????????
i have this long rectangle brace that he said it was for the trans.
Best I can do....

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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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thanks…helps out…..plus your car is gorgeous
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by louisvr4
Hi I Just gt my first rx7 It is a 1994 FD. I purchased it as a roller with a transmission
( TRANNY IS OFF OF CAR) Yesterday i just bought a motor and another tranny from a 93 fd.
Problem Bolts are not organized and i i have no clue how to bolt the the tranny to the car and how and which bolts to put the intake manifolds back on with. I down loaded the service manual but hard to see from pic.
Does anyone make hardware kits for intake manifolds or transmissions. I found one side that sold a complete kit. But right now id prefer to buy in section\s.

Also what is recommended sites to purchase parts from?
I am a 3000gt guy and know those sites…
But do FD rx7 have those Top number 1 sites? with great selection?
Im the tip of person who prefer to buy from one or two shops

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

I'd like to know how your 3KGT compares to your FD once it has been assembled..
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 08:36 PM
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I'd like to know how your 3KGT compares to your FD once it has been assembled..
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 11:12 PM
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Sgtblue you just earned a commendation. Great post! I might have to look for this magazine..

I'm quite surprised the 3KGT could even hold it's own. I was under the impression that those cars were too heavy to turn corners and always snarked at them on the road.

Am I wrong in thinking it would be a terrible choice for a hillclimb? I know it's all relative, but..
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 11:34 PM
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I love my vr4s….Most people always say there to heavy blah blah….yes there heavy..but they also produce a lot and they are very competitive cars…with a lot of potential…Yes the are prone to breaking like any other car and have there own issues dent in bottom of oil pan ….you will spin a bearing and t-case are not strong and you really can't be to launch happy with them…parts are also very expensive……as i am learning fd parts are even more expensive.
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by louisvr4
I love my vr4s….Most people always say there to heavy blah blah….yes there heavy..but they also produce a lot and they are very competitive cars…with a lot of potential…Yes the are prone to breaking like any other car and have there own issues dent in bottom of oil pan ….you will spin a bearing and t-case are not strong and you really can't be to launch happy with them…parts are also very expensive……as i am learning fd parts are even more expensive.
That's what I figured. When I was just getting into JDM vehicles I used to hover over the 3KGT forum and read about everything--I didn't even own one lol. But I know about the lifter tick and the ninja shooting stars on the digital a/c. I still think they're some of the sexiest cars I've seen.

Unfortunately, I learned too late from the Honda scene how important communities are; especially with car enthusiasts. The Mazda community really seems to have things together, Subaru is also up there. There really aren't any dur-dur people working on RX-7s and rotaries, I think, since they wouldn't run like a honda
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